Silo serving 'Sand Dock Sundae'

The Silo Restaurant proprietor Alan Hastings sits next to NFP TV co-host Leanne Stuck, who was about to try the "Sand Dock Sundae," made fresh by manager Tyler S.

New food challenge debuts at Lewiston restaurant

Why do we all scream for ice cream?

Because we want more of it, of course.

Fortunately, The Silo Restaurant has us covered. The
waterfront eatery has introduced a new dessert that is heavy in history and
even heavier in scoops.

"This area was known as the sand docks, because the
dredger used to dump the sand down below the docks," said Silo proprietor Alan
Hastings. "There were piles of sand and kids used to play in it. Everybody has
memories about that.

"We like to promote the history of this area, so we
thought that the 'Sand Dock Sundae' would be a good way to do it."

"What it is, it's basically almost a gallon sand pale with
a shovel that we've made - we've filled up with ice cream - and topped it off
with Gummy worms and ground-up Oreos, and called it the 'Sand Dock Sundae.' "

That's right. You eat it with a shovel.

The "Sand Dock Sundae," which is perfect for sharing with
a friend, or five, retails for $21.99.